Tel Hai Academic College

RAP2.3 Is Required for MYB51 and SIGMA3 Expression During the Response of Arabidopsis thaliana to Multifactorial Stress Combination

ABSTRACT In nature, plants are subjected to multiple environmental stress factors simultaneously or sequentially. Recent studies revealed that when three or more stress factors impact a plant simultaneously (termed ‘multifactorial stress combination’; MFSC), plant survival declin...

A Research Institute in Mandatory Palestine: The Roots of the Weizmann Institute of Science in the Daniel Sieff Research Institute, 1934–1944

This article examines the search for an appropriate managerial structure at the Daniel Sieff Research Institute in Mandatory Palestine between 1934 and 1944. It argues that two competing managerial models – a centralistic model rooted in the German research university tradition a...

Child neglect from a legal perspective: A quantitative analysis of Israeli court judgments over half a century

BACKGROUND: Child neglect is a prevalent but complex and multifaceted form of maltreatment, with definitions that vary across legal and cultural contexts. Despite its well-documented harm, it remains underexamined in judicial decision-making. OBJECTIVE: This study examines how ch...

AI-Mediated Mental Health Support: The Role of Attachment Orientation and Psychological Distress

General-purpose generative AI (GenAI) models are increasingly serving as quasi-social agents, representing a novel form of informal AI-mediated help-seeking. This study examined associations between adult attachment orientations (Experiences in Close Relationships-Relationship St...

Prismigender: exploring kindergarten teachers’ gender awareness through text and image in children’s books

This study examines how Israeli early childhood educators interpret and mediate gender representations in children’s picture books used in kindergarten classrooms, through a critical gender lens. The research introduces the PrismiGender framework, a novel analytical model designe...

Signals of strategic intent: the impact of the disclosure of intended use of proceeds on equity crowdfunding investors’ decision-making

Abstract The use-of-proceeds disclosure in fundraising activities plays a crucial role in shaping investor decision-making by providing transparency regarding capital allocation strategies. While traditionally associated with initial public offerings, we examine whether use-of-pr...

Building STEM teachers’ resilience and pedagogical responsiveness to crisis through creative writing professional development

In crisis-affected regions, STEM teachers must sustain academic progress while also supporting resilience, yet existing professional development (PD) rarely addresses both aims. This qualitative study examined a creative writing-based PD workshop with 21 Arab and Jewish STEM teac...

Psychological Capital and Subjective Well-Being Among University Students During Prolonged Armed Conflict: Examining the Civilian Front and Displacement in Israel

This study examined relations between psychological capital, subjective well-being, and anxiety among students during the Israeli national crisis following the events of October 7, 2023. The sample comprised 310 students, including evacuated ( n = 147) and non-evacuated participa...

Testing the validity and applicability of the age-friendly inventory and campus climate survey in non-US samples

The Age Friendly University initiative aims to adapt and prepare campuses and academic organizations for better inclusion of older adults in their activities, processes, and outcomes. However, a valid and applicable tool is required to assess the efficacy of these programs. In th...

Cannabis flower extracts as a multi-target agent in Alzheimer’s disease: Inhibition of AChE, BChE, and BACE1 with cell-protective effects in a PC12 cell model

Abstract Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive cognitive decline. Despite extensive research, its multifactorial nature continues to challenge the development of effective therapies. Current treatments, including anticholinergic agents and...